Poyer tells Jackson to sit if ankle is not fully healed

Threw 21 touchdowns in 13 games last season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

“If you’re not 100%, take if off.” Jordan Poyer has a message for Lamar Jackson as he deals with an ankle injury. #jus Via @NFLonCBS on X

What happened: Jordan Poyer said Lamar Jackson should take time off if he is not at 100% while managing an ankle injury. The comment came as Jackson deals with the injury during the 2026 regular season.

Why it matters: Jackson's availability shapes Baltimore's offense and game planning at quarterback. The Lamar Jackson who dropped to No. 69 in the Top 100 rankings remains the starter responsible for carrying the passing game.

By the numbers: In 2025 with Baltimore, Jackson completed 192 of 302 passes for 2,549 yards with 21 touchdowns and 7 interceptions in 13 games.

What to watch: Upcoming practice participation and game-status updates will clarify Jackson's availability.

Sources

@NFLonCBS 2026-10-14T16:26:34.755632+00:00

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